Historical Architecture: The Mayan Ruins
It’s been a long time since we wrote about historical architecture on the blog, and what better topic to kick it off with than the Mayan Ruins? One of the world’s most-loved historical stories. Continue reading
6 Colourful Buildings from Around the World
Spring has sprung and we’ve got bright colours on our minds! Splashes of colour here and there are definitely our thing, but these bold, beautiful, and super colourful buildings from around the world sure are eye-catching and unforgettable. Continue reading
5 Beautiful International Resorts That Are Calling Your Name
Our travel bug has been itching like crazy these past few weeks – and it seems to be a common ailment amongst a lot of our peers as January comes to an end. We know we’re still in store for a few more months of winter and we just can’t help wanting to escape for a little bit – just a week, or two! Here are some beautiful international resorts that are waiting for us, margaritas and beach towels included! Continue reading
Much-Anticipated Buildings of 2015
Every year, the buildings get taller, stronger, fancier and some would say, better. Being architecture and design-loving nerds, we always keep our eyes peeled to see what’s in store for the near future. This year, we’ve got a whole lot to look forward to.
Here are some projects we can’t wait to see completed or started later this year: Continue reading
Architecture Trends: Ice, Ice, Baby
With the cold weather on our minds (can you believe we’ve already been graced with the first snowfall of the season?), it’s only appropriate for us to share our favourite ice buildings on the blog. We’ve found a few that we wouldn’t mind checking out, as long as we have our down-filled jackets and boots ready!
Without further ado: Continue reading
Architecture Trend: Domes
Domes, domes, domes. They’re everywhere, and so we really can’t say that this is a new architectural trend because it definitely isn’t – they’ve been around for hundreds and hundreds of years. We all know what a dome is, but do you know why people have been incorporating them into buildings for so many years? Some reasons include more space, amplify sounds (mostly in mosques), and help with keeping the heat/cold in. Continue reading
Incredible Treehouses That Bring Out Our Inner-Child
Do you remember the story of the Swiss Family Robinson? How they were stranded on an island after they were shipwrecked in the East Indies? Well, we loved the film adaptation of the book because the treehouse they made was so cool. It was definitely far more impressive than the ones we had as children! Over the years, creative individuals have sought out to create super impressive treehouses, here are some of the ones we’d live in: Continue reading
5 Pieces of Really Cool Outdoor Furniture
We have an eye for design, there’s no doubt about it! We love building condominiums that push the limits of design and are unique and different in their own ways. But we also love looking at great pieces of architecture, especially homes and big institutions from all around the world. Lately however, we’ve been coveting cool pieces of outdoor furniture.
Check out some of our favourite pieces at the moment: Continue reading
Reading Up: Our Favourite Architecture Blogs
As many of our readers know, we’re kind of obsessed with great architecture. Our buildings are a testament to that, but we also appreciate impressive architecture from around the world. We keep our fingers on the pulse by checking out our favourite architecture blogs daily. We’re sure you all have your favourites, but here are the ones we can’t go a day without. Continue reading